This unit can be started with an optional Speed Start™ accessory
(items sold separately). Please refer to the Speed Start™ accessory
operator's manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local Craftsman retailer, call 1-888-331-4569 or
visit www.craftsman.com for more information.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: This unit includes a cruise control, which allows the operator
to maintain the desired engine speed without having to squeeze
the throttle control.
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 11).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 12). If
fuel cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the
primer bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Move the cruise control to the LO (slow) position (Fig. 11).
NOTE: Keep the cruise control in the LO (slow) position and DO
NOT squeeze the throttle control until step 11 (Fig. 11).
5. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Flip the choke lever
clockwise until it clicks into the START position (Fig. 12).
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Crouch in the starting
position (Fig. 13).
7. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Insert the Speed Start™
accessory into the Speed Start™ port (Fig. 14). Refer to the
Operation section of the Speed Start™ accessory operator's
manual.
8. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Run the Speed Start™
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts.
9. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Remove the Speed
Start™ accessory from the unit.
10. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Idle the engine for 5 to 10
seconds. If the unit stops during this time: Squeeze and hold the
throttle control or move the cruise control to the HI (fast)
position (Fig. 11). Run the Speed Start™ accessory in intervals
no longer than 2 seconds each until the unit starts.
11. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control
to the HI (fast) position (Fig. 11). Allow the engine to warm up
for 30 to 60 seconds.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
NOTE: Once the engine is properly warmed, the cruise control may
be adjusted and the throttle control can be used normally.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the cruise control to the LO (slow)
position and repeat steps 10 - 11.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with
step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts: Squeeze and hold
the throttle control or move the cruise control to the HI (fast)
position. Run the Speed Start™ accessory in intervals no longer
than 2 seconds each until the unit starts.
IF... the engine is already warm: Squeeze and hold the throttle
control or move the cruise control to the HI (fast) position. Run
the Speed Start™ accessory in intervals no longer than 2
seconds each until the unit starts.
USING THE SPEED START™ ACCESSORY
Item No.
316.85951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plug-In Power Start
316.85952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power Bit Start
316.85953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cordless Power Start
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the LO
(slow) position, and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the OFF (O) position until
the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 11).
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Description
Speed Start™
Port
Fig. 14